Network Administrator III

Systems Plus; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Plus in Pune, India, is seeking a Network Administrator III to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing support of the company’s global network infrastructure.

The role sits onsite at the Global Technology Centre in Pune with potential for remote work where appropriate, and involves collaboration with Info-Security, Systems Administration, and Applications teams to ensure robust performance and availability.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of enterprise network experience.
• Strong knowledge of networking, systems installation, and maintenance.
• Experience with Cisco routers and switches.
• Azure cloud and networking experience.
• Familiar with FortiGate, Fortinet products.
• Experience with Meraki wireless and controllers.
• Experience with Load Balancers and Forti-ADC.
• Automation experience or scripting capability.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients, users, and vendors.
• On-call support as required.

Responsibilities

• Implements, configures, and supports internal and external networks and its infrastructure.
• Works with Info-Security and Systems Administration teams for performance and availability.
• Provides 24x7 network availability support and guidance on network-related issues.
• Collaborates on cloud-based network configuration and strategy.

Skills

Networking

Cisco routers

Cisco switches

Fortigate

Azure

Cisco Meraki

Load balancers

Automation

On-call support

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Infoblox

Fortinet

Splunk

iBoss

Solarwinds

LogicMonitor

Cisco ISE

TACACS

Cisco Meraki

Active Directory

Job description

Network Administrator III

Location: Pune Employment Type: full-time

Job Details

Network Administrator III

Primary Purpose:

We are looking for a Network Administrator III to be primarily based onsite at the Global Technology Centre in Pune India to be responsible for implementation, configuration, and support of internal and/or external networks and its infrastructure (i.e routers, switches, firewalls, etc.). You will work closely with the Info-Security Team and Systems Administrators with the overall performance and availability of our Global Network (24x7) and provide support and guidance with all Network related infrastructure issues. In addition you will also work closely with our Systems Administration and Applications Teams relating to Cloud based Network configuration and strategy.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Requires 5-10 years related professional IT experience supporting an enterprise network
• Must have knowledge of networking, systems installation and maintenance
• Must possess communication skills to exchange information and resolve problems with clients/users/vendors
• Experience with Cisco routers and switches
• Experience with Loadbalancers. Preferably Forti-ADC
• Experience with Cisco/Meraki wireless access points, wireless controllers and management
• Microsoft Azure Cloud Experience
• Experience with Fortigate firewalls and products.
• Experience with Azure networking and cloud related infrastructure
• Thorough knowledge of routing protocols and application delivery.
• Experience with fibre channel is a plus, but not essential
• CCNA/CCNP/Azure certifications are a plus, but not essential
• Initiative and follow through
• Ability to work independently
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Automation experience

Required Education/Experience:

• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
• Knowledge and hands on experience with next generation firewalls, SSL and IPSec VPN, intrusion detection systems and two factor authentication.
• On-call support as required.
• Self-motivated and directed
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and follow up

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Degree in Computer Engineering or related field (Preferred)
• Certification related to Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure (Preferred)
• CCNA Certified (Preferred)
• 10 Years IT Related Experience

Required Special Skills or Competencies:

• Microsoft Azure cloud environment
• Infoblox
• Fortinet related products
• Splunk related products
• iBoss
• Cisco Network Switches and Routers
• Cisco ISE, TACACS
• Cisco Meraki
• Network LoadBalancers, Forti-ADC Preferred but not essential.

Preferred Special Skills or Competencies:

• Solarwinds & Logic Monitor, Cisco Thousand Eyes related products
• Cisco ISRs, ASR and SD-WAN
• VMware related products
• Microsoft Entra related products
• Microsoft Active Directory, Domain Controllers.
• Automation Tools such as Ansible/ Teraform.

Work Environment:

• The Network Administrator III will generally be office based at the Global Technology Centre Pune India, but working from home is also acceptable.
• Theremay be a requirement to travel internationally and work at our Data Centers or corporate offices.

Physical Demands:

• The Network Administrator III will be required to attend any of our Data Centres when required which may involve international travel.
• The role will also require some lifting of Network Hardware and installing into Racks when required.

Travel:

• The Network Administrator III will be required to travel to any of our Data Centers, Offices or other locations when required, which would sometimes mean international travel.